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Police in Zimbabwe have slapped a warning on schools for sending students home because of fake protest rumors. Many schools closed early after reading false social media messages about protests. Law enforcement plans to punish any school that spreads fear or gives parents wrong information about...

Nigerian religious leader Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has asked his followers to pray and fast before the big protests planned for March 31 in Zimbabwe. During a Global Day of Prayer event, he talked about how much Zimbabwe matters to Africa despite its smaller size. He said they needed to fight...

Nigerian soccer player Wilfred Ndidi has apologized to fans after he missed an easy shot during a recent game. The Super Eagles midfielder blew a chance to score during last Tuesday's World Cup qualifier match in Uyo. Many Nigerian fans lashed out at him on social media when the team failed to...

President Mnangagwa might declare a state of emergency before the big protests planned for March 31. People who work in security shared this news recently. Military-backed war veterans planned these protests under the leadership of Blessed Geza. They want to prevent Mnangagwa from running...

People worry that trade and truck routes in Zimbabwe might stop working when protests start on March 31. A group from inside the ruling Zanu PF party called for these protests. Truck drivers need to stay careful as the day comes closer. If the protests last long, they could block important...

Nigerian preacher Pastor Chris Oyakhilome wants people in Zimbabwe to skip meals and pray this Sunday, March 31, 2025. He says the devil threatens the country because of protests planned that same day. He thinks these protests will cause trouble and create chaos across Zimbabwe. His message...

People in Zimbabwe picked Rev. Gift Kudakwashe Machinga as their new United Methodist bishop. He won the election on March 15, when church leaders met in Johannesburg. He needed 40 votes to win, and he got 41 out of 60 on the twelfth round of voting. After winning, he thanked the other...

Former church leader Reverend Gwinyai Muzorewa asked the current United Methodist Church Zimbabwe bishop to let church members vote about homosexuality. He sent Bishop Eben Nhiwatiwa a letter pushing for a special meeting where Zimbabweans could make their choice. This comes after the main...

Police across Zimbabwe plan to show up in full force as people prepare to protest against President Emmerson Mnangagwa on March 31. They warned everyone they would crack down hard on anyone who tried to mess with peace and security. The Zimbabwe Republic Police said the country remains calm...

Someone threw petrol bombs at Blessed Geza's house last night. Reports say attackers hit his farm in Sanyati with firebombs. Many sources confirm this happened, though officials haven't made any statement yet about the attack. Geza worked as a top spy and fought in Zimbabwe's war. He plans to...

Nick Mangwana laughed at people who burned cars near businesses tied to President Mnangagwa's friends. As Zimbabwe's main government talker, Mangwana made fun of these fires, calling them badly planned stunts. He posted online about how silly he thought these acts were. His message spread fast...

Five new robbery suspects went to court yesterday. The police say they robbed Mr. Wicknell Chivayo's in-laws and took $74,000 from their farm. All five live in Chitungwiza. Their names are Garikai Shangwa, Temptation Gerald Dinhidza, Arnold Tafirei, Tawanda Mushayatu, and Mike Mhaka. Each person...

Someone threw petrol bombs at the house of Blessed Geza last night. People see this as politically driven terror against him. Geza fights against corruption and served as a war veteran in Zimbabwe. This attack makes the already bad political situation in Zimbabwe even worse. Armed attackers...

The police in Zimbabwe just banned people from carrying certain weapons in public. This change affects four districts: Beitbridge, Gwanda, Plumtree, and Umzingwane. The ban starts March 27 and runs until June 29, 2025. Police made this decision because violent crimes have increased significantly...

Attackers threw a petrol bomb at Blessed Geza's house in Sanyati last night. Geza previously fought in Zimbabwe's war and worked as a secret service officer. Just last week, someone smashed the windows of his big property. He stands at the front of the March 31 protests against President...

Someone threw gasoline bombs at war veteran Blessed Geza's house in Sanyati last night. This attack happened just a week after people broke his windows. Geza speaks out against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's trying to stay in power for a third term. He led the March 31 protests against...

Zimbabwe's Information Minister, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, asked everyone to ignore calls for protests. He spoke to reporters Saturday morning in Harare, telling them these ideas come from confused troublemakers. The minister promised all citizens that police and security teams stand ready to keep...

Security forces across Masvingo stand ready to protect all local people. The state minister for Masvingo, Ezra Chadzamira, held a press talk at the Benjamin Burombo Government Complex last Saturday. He warned anyone trying to cause problems would face consequences from the government. Members...

Zimbabwe teachers said no to any plans that might cause trouble across the country. They want everyone to talk things out with officials instead of making a mess with protests. Zimta boss Akuneni Maphosa told reporters that talking works better than yelling when teachers need something fixed...

Businesswoman Olinda Nyaradzo Chapel stirred up trouble online when she asked if people with gifted cars planned to leave them at police stations because of current dangers. Her post created a big argument among social media users. Some people believed she actually worried about the safety of...